Annulment
What is Annulment
An annulment is a legal proceeding that renders a marriage as "null and void" and differs from divorce in that by its very definition, the annulment essentially means the marriage never existed.
Famous annulments include those of Britney Spears (extracting herself from the Vegas marriage to her high school "sweetheart"), Janet Jackson (claiming family pressure) and Rennee Zellweger's marriage to country crooner and notable groopie spooner, Kenny Chesney (she sited "fraud").
Reasons for annulment can include insantiy, consanguinity (the marital couple are related by blood), if murder was invloved to free up one or both of the parties, and adultery.
What are the Limits of Getting an Annulment on the Basis of Fraud?
Many times clients who have become frustrated with the process of a divorce ask about the opportunity to get an annulment based on fraud. This is a valid ground for voiding a marriage only if the fraud goes to the “very essence of the marital relation.” It is not enough that the person you thought was kind ended up being a grouch. Valid reasons include concealed sterility or pregnancy, concealed intent to live separate from the other spouse, failure to engage in intimate relations with the spouse, marriage just for a green card, or not having children despite promises to the contrary. Contact Sagaria Law today to schedule a free initial consultation if you want to find out if your reasons justify an annulment on the basis of fraud.
If you are further interested in the steps for annulling your marriage, please contact us today so we can set up a complimentary consultation to explain the process.